Arts on the Block
Forecasted
Arts on the Block by Bronx Council on the Arts funds artist fees for live performances at Bronx block parties, enriching local festivals with creative programming.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per grant; typically for a single block party or festival event.
Summary: Small grants for artist fees at Bronx-based block parties and single-block festivals to foster community arts engagement.
Key Information: Only Bronx-based nonprofits and block/resident associations are eligible; individual artists cannot apply directly.
Description
This program provides micro-grants to support artist fees for creative activities at block parties and single block festivals in the Bronx. The goal is to energize local events by enabling the inclusion of DJs, spoken word artists, musicians, dancers, and other performers, thereby enhancing community gatherings and increasing event attendance. The initiative is specifically geared toward small local organizations and block associations, with a preference for first-time applicants and those who have not previously received funding from the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA).
